Untitled Judo

"Gripping, in all senses of the term."

Jul 25 2024 N/A NA
Thriller

Iranian female judokas Leila and her coach Maryam, travel to the Judo World Championship, intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the Judo World Championships, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, or she will be branded a traitor of the state. With her own and her family’s freedom at stake, Leila is faced with an impossible choice: comply with the Iranian regime as her coach Maryam implores her to do, or fight on, for the gold.

Plot

The Iranian female judoka Leila is at the World Judo Championships, intent on bringing home Iran's first gold medal.

Written by

Elham Erfani, Guy Nattiv

Directed by

Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Guy Nattiv

Production Countries

Iran, United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

Keshet Studios, New Native Pictures, Maven Screen Media, White Lodge Productions, WestEnd Films, Tale Runners, Sarke Studio

Languages

English

Awards

7 wins & 5 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
2,242
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA